Xserve 2009 MLB and Fan replacement
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background and Identification
Released on April 7th, 2009, the Xserve 2009 is an Intel based server rack unit developed by Apple, Inc. The Xserve 2009 uses an Intel Xeon processor, DDR3 memory, and NVIDIA graphics with Mini DisplayPort output. Part of the Xserve line, the Xserve 2009 is more formally known as the Xserve Xeon Nahalem. The Xserve has been produced by Apple since 2002, but there are different versions with various iterations. The Xserve 2009 is an updated version of the Intel Xserve announced in 2006. This update included an increase to the maximum storage capacity—6TB when used with three 2 TB drives. There is also the addition of a SSD boot-drive that allows all drives to be swapped while the server is still online.
The Xserve 2009 is Apple’s first Xserve to use PVC-free internal components and be free of poly-brominated flame retardants. The Xserve was later updated to ship with Mac OS X Server 10.6 from August 28th, 2009. Apple announced on November 5th, 2010, that it will no longer be developing newer versions of the Xserve and suggested that users switch over to the Mac Pro Server or Mac Mini Server.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: 2.26 GHz, Dual 2.26 GHz, Dual 2.66 GHz, or Dual 2.93 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5500
- CPU cache: 4x 256 KB L2; 8 MB L3 (Per Processor)
- System bus: QPI
- Memory: 3 GB of 1066 MHz PC3-8500 ECC DDR3 SDRAM, Expandable to 24 GB (Quad Core) or 48 GB (Eight Core)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA, Serial ATA 7200-rpm or SAS 15000-rpm
- Optical drive slot loading: DVD-RW DL SuperDrive
- Connectivity: 2x Gigabit Ethernet
- Expansion: 2x PCIe 2.0 ×16 (1x 6.6" length and 1x 9.25" length)
- Peripherals: 3x USB 2.0, 2x FireWire 800, 1x RS-232 serial
- Video out: Mini DisplayPort
- Latest release operating system: OS X 10.11 El Capitan & macOS Server
- Weight: 14 kg (30.86 Pounds)